Snapshot
Niger at a glance
- Capital
- Niamey
- Population
- 26,342,784
- Area
- 1,267,000 km²
- Calling code
- +227
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
- Passport rank
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Niger
Explore Niamey, Maradi and Zinder. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency XOFTime in Niamey 01:04UTC+01:00Country codes NE / NER
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Niamey. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
6 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Kennedy Bridge (Niamey)
Kennedy Bridge (Niamey) is one option for your time in Niamey. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Grand Mosque of Niamey
Grand Mosque of Niamey is one option for your time in Niamey. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Niamey Grand Market
Niamey Grand Market is one option for your time in Niamey. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral, Niamey
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral, Niamey is one option for your time in Niamey. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Presidential Palace, Niamey
Presidential Palace, Niamey is one option for your time in Niamey. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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Musée National Boubou Hama
Musée National Boubou Hama is one option for your time in Niamey. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Before you step outside
Weather in Niamey
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Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
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Arrive with a little context
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NIM
An arrival option for Niamey
Diori Hamani International Airport
8.7 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Niamey. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at NIM
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
NIM airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diori Hamani International Airport | NIM | 8.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Zinder Airport | ZND | 743.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Diori Hamani International Airport
Niamey · DRRN
Elevation732 ft
Coordinates13.4815, 2.18361
Runways
09L / 27R
10499 × 98 ft
LAT09R / 27L
9843 × 148 ft
BITUMRadio frequencies
NIAMEY CON131.3 MHz
NIAMEY INFO565.2 MHz
NIAMEY TWR119.7 MHz
Zinder Airport
Zinder · DRZR
Elevation1516 ft
Coordinates13.779000282287598, 8.983759880065918
Runways
05 / 23
5988 × 98 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TWR118.3 MHz
Travel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
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Getting around Niamey
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Stops along the route
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Kennedy Bridge (Niamey)
Directions ↗Kennedy Bridge (Niamey) is one option for your time in Niamey. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Grand Mosque of Niamey
Directions ↗Grand Mosque of Niamey is one option for your time in Niamey. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Niamey Grand Market
Directions ↗Niamey Grand Market is one option for your time in Niamey. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral, Niamey
Directions ↗Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral, Niamey is one option for your time in Niamey. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Presidential Palace, Niamey
Directions ↗Presidential Palace, Niamey is one option for your time in Niamey. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Musée National Boubou Hama
Directions ↗Musée National Boubou Hama is one option for your time in Niamey. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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